US Cannabis Regulation: What It Means for Naturopathic Doctors [2020-01-16]

Shenyang Agricultural University

Cannabis, however, is both marijuana and hemp. Here are a few examples: CBD could not be contained in food products (California); CBD from other states could not be sold in dispensaries (Arizona); CBD with any amount of THC was not allowed (Texas); the purchase of CBD oil in another state led to felony charges (Wyoming); and retailers selling CBD were sent “cease and desist” letters (Alabama).17 The lack of widespread enforcement by the FDA throughout the United States was most likely due to the lack of resources in the FDA as well as the fact that CBD and hemp extracts are very safe and don’t pose a public health threat.18 (See the FDA’s statement on this in Table 2.) What About Hemp Extracts and Hemp Oil? However, as indicated above, if a product, such as oil from cannabis seeds, consisted solely of parts of the cannabis plant excluded from the CSA definition of marijuana, such product would not be included in the new drug code (7350) or in the drug code for marijuana (7360), even if it contained trace amounts of cannabinoids.20-22 Many of the hemp extracts on the shelf that claim to be derived from stalks and seeds are hemp oil products with other beneficial ingredients, but not the sought-after cannabinoids. Cannabis Law: Helpful Resources National Conference on State Legislatures- State Medical Marijuana Laws: http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-medical-marijuana-laws.aspx#4 FDA and Marijuana: Questions and Answers: https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm421168.htm#dietary_supplements NORML: https://norml.org org Legal Marijuana States and D.C.: https://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000881 States with Laws Specifically for Cannabidiol (CBD): https://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=006473 US Hemp Roundtable: https://hempsupporter.com Hoban Law Group: https://hoban.law/frontpage Kight on Cannabis: https://cannabusiness.law Disclaimer: The information presented here is not meant to constitute legal advice.

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